ORT42G5-3BMN484C

The ORT42G5-3BMN484C is an ORCA® Series 4 field-programmable gate array (FPGA) device built around a reconfigurable embedded System-on-a-Chip architecture. It integrates an FPGA fabric with high-speed SERDES transceivers and embedded system logic to support backplane and interdevice serial communications.

Designed for high-speed backplane and interconnect applications, the device provides four SERDES channels with Rx clock and data recovery and transmitter preemphasis, on-chip programmable logic, embedded memory, and a 204-pin user I/O complement—delivering a compact, RoHS-compliant commercial-grade solution for networking and communications designs.

Key Features

• Core and Logic  Series 4 reconfigurable embedded SoC architecture featuring 1,296 PFUs and 10,368 logic elements for implementing custom logic and system functions.
• High‑Speed SERDES  Four SERDES channels supporting up to 3.7 Gbps per channel, with built-in Rx clock and data recovery (CDR) and transmitter preemphasis for reliable backplane links.
• Protocol Support  Embedded support for 8b/10b encoding/decoding and link state machines for 10 G Ethernet (XAUI) and Fibre Channel functions as described in the ORCA ORT42G5 family documentation.
• Embedded Memory  Approximately 113,664 bits of on-chip RAM and 12 embedded block RAM (EBR) blocks (table shows ~111 Kbits EBR), enabling FIFOs, buffers, and storage for packet alignment and channel alignment functions.
• I/O and Gate Count  204 user I/O pins and an FPGA system gate range up to approximately 643,000 gates for complex system implementations.
• Package and Mounting  484-ball BBGA package (484-FPBGA 23×23) in a surface-mount form factor suitable for compact board designs.
• Power and Temperature  Wide supply voltage range from 1.425 V to 3.6 V and commercial operating temperature range of 0 °C to 70 °C.
• Compliance  RoHS compliant and specified as commercial grade for standard industrial and communications applications.

Typical Applications

• Backplane Interconnects  Implement high-speed full-duplex links across FR‑4 backplanes using the integrated SERDES channels and clock recovery features.
• 10 Gigabit Ethernet (XAUI) and Fibre Channel  Deploy XAUI interfaces and Fibre Channel link functions with the device’s 8b/10b encoding/decoding and link state machine support.
• Line Card and Switch Fabric Interfaces  Provide both work and protection links or bridge fabrics between line cards and switch fabrics using the multi-channel SERDES and FPGA logic.
• High-Speed Interdevice Communication  Create clockless synchronous interfaces between boards or modules to reduce backplane signal count and ease clock domain management via built-in CDR.

Unique Advantages

• Integrated SERDES and FPGA Fabric:  Combines four high-speed SERDES channels with programmable logic to minimize external components and simplify board-level interface design.
• Built-in Clock Recovery and Preemphasis:  On-chip Rx CDR and transmitter preemphasis support robust long-reach backplane links without adding discrete clock-recovery components.
• Embedded Protocol Support:  Hardware support for 8b/10b encoding/decoding and link state machines enables faster implementation of Ethernet and Fibre Channel link layers.
• Compact, Surface-Mount Package:  484-ball BBGA (23×23) offers a high I/O count in a compact footprint for space-constrained system boards.
• Flexible Power Range:  Supports supply voltages from 1.425 V to 3.6 V to accommodate a variety of system architectures and signaling standards.
• RoHS Compliant Commercial Grade:  Meets RoHS requirements and is specified for commercial temperature ranges for mainstream communications equipment.

Why Choose ORT42G5-3BMN484C?

The ORT42G5-3BMN484C delivers a balanced combination of programmable logic, embedded memory, and four integrated high-speed SERDES channels—making it well suited for backplane, XAUI, Fibre Channel, and other high-speed interconnect applications. Its Series 4 embedded SoC architecture provides the building blocks for implementing protocol logic, data alignment, and serial transceiver functions within a single device.

This device is ideal for designers seeking to reduce board-level complexity while retaining flexible, programmable control over link behavior and data path functions. With a compact 484-BBGA package, a broad supply voltage range, and RoHS compliance, the ORT42G5-3BMN484C offers a practical FPGA-based solution for commercial networking and communications systems.

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